Arkansas whitewater - Gulpha Creek, Ouachita Mountains, Garland County Garland county, Ridgeway Road to Highway 270 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II+     2.2 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Arkansas is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The put-in is not too far from Hot Springs, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. No need to look hard for hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. The wonderful Arkansas scenery and the beautiful way the water current     moves down the stream beats anything. This is a somewhat short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. There are no other sections to paddle along Gulpha Creek than the Ridgeway Road to Highway 270 section. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The beautiful Ouachita Mountains scenery is an added bonus. The Ridgeway Road to Highway 270 section of Gulpha Creek in Garland County is 2.2 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II+ section. Briefly about the general area: Having a tremendous time in the Ouachita Mountains is uncomplicated. Here at Gulpha Creek you'll probably meet some people from Hot Springs. Gulpha   Creek is a wet place that gets lots of rain; the month with most of the rain is March, and January is the month with the least moisture. You are close to Spencer Bay since you're here at Gulpha Creek, and don't miss out on a visit to Hot Springs National Park since you're here. At Gulpha Creek through the summer months highs are in the 90's; during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Gulpha Creek are in the 20's. Gulpha Creek, Ridgeway Road to Highway 270 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II+ Length: 2.2 miles Average Gradient: 35 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.49409 Longitude: -93.00641 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.47129 Longitude: -92.9861 Paddler input for Gulpha Creek, Arkansas: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Gulpha Creek, Ouachita Mountains, Arkansas Local climate location: NIMROD DAM 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Hot Springs Knights Inn, Hot Springs 2 miles away Welcome to the Knights Inn Hot Springs, Arkansas. The hotel is within walking distance to Crystal Falls. 1.5 miles to Historic Downtown. Close to KOA camp & Panther Valley Ranch. The Closest hot... Americas Best Value Inn, Hot Springs 2 miles away Welcome to the newly renovated Americas Best Value Inn of Hot Springs, Arkansas. We are located just one block from Oaklawn Park Racetrack and Casino. Our exterior corridor design offers 80 guest room... Travelier Inn, Hot Springs 3 miles away This newly remodeled in 2007 motel has a very unique location with over viewing mountain tower & the beautiful mountains. This fifty-five room motel is family owned and operated, which offers reas...   Ouachita Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Ouachita Mountains. Ouachita Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Ouachita Mountains. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Gulpha Creek.   Whitewater Near Gulpha Creek: Blakely Creek - North Fork, Hot Spring County , 9 miles away, Class II - 2.9 miles long (North Fork Road to Highway 84) Ouachita River, Hot Spring County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 6 miles long (Remmel Dam to I-30 at Malvern) Ouachita River, Hot Spring County , 12 miles away, Class II - 0.1 miles long (Rockport Ledge) De Roche Creek, Hot Spring/Clark County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 5.5 miles long (Highway 283 to Highway 67) Saline River - Middle Fork, Garland County , 16 miles away, Class II(III) - 0.9 miles long (Iron Springs to Buffalo Gap Road) Trace Creek, Perry County , 21 miles away, Class II+ - 3.5 miles long (NFR 780 to Highway 7) Bear Creek South Fourche Tributary, Perry County , 23 miles away, Class II+(III) - 4.5 miles long (NFR 45 to NFR 86) Saline River - Alum Fork, Saline County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 20.5 miles long (Highway 5 to Benton City Park) South Fourche LaFave, Perry County , 25 miles away, Class II+(III) - 11.3 miles long (Highway 7 to Deberrie low-water bridge) Saline River - North Fork, Saline County , 27 miles away, Class I-II - 5.7 miles long (Steel Bridge Road to Lyle Park)   Hotels Near Gulpha Creek: Hot Springs Knights Inn, Hot Springs , 2 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Hot Springs , 2 miles away Travelier Inn, Hot Springs , 3 miles away Hot Springs Ar Travelodge, Hot Springs , 4 miles away Howard Johnson Inn, Hot Springs , 4 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Gulpha Creek: Western Village Mobile Home Park, Hot Springs National Park, 1 miles away Hot Springs Koa Kampground, Hot Springs National Park, 2 miles away J&J RV Park, Hot Springs National Park, 2 miles away   National Parks Near Gulpha Creek: Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs - AR , 3 miles away   Golf Courses Near Gulpha Creek: Lakeview Golf Club, Hot Springs National , 1 miles away Lakeside Golf Club, Hot Springs , 2 miles away Magic Hills Public Golf Course, Hot Springs National , 2 miles away   Lakes Near Gulpha Creek